“Because Santo isn’t doing anything but wasting his, and his supporters’ time and money, while splitting the conservative vote.”
That vote split isn’t hurting Newt in any way shape or form. As for him wasting his supporter’s money, isn’t that something that he and his supporters should decide for themselves?
Let me ask you something. Would you prefer Romney to be in second or third?
“I tried to tell you after Iowa, that Rick’s poll numbers would revert to trend, and they’re doing just that, day by day.”
His poll numbers a month ago were one percent. Pushing out Santorum now, is premature. He’s going to be continuing onto Florida, regardless of what happens here in South Carolina.
“he’s over-reaching in his bid for the presidency.”
I don’t see how he’s overreaching when we are talking about supporting a sitting congressman. Again, a Senator has considerably more support than a congressman.
“When he was a Senator, he didn’t make the sort of large impact on national politics”
Actually, I would argue, yes he did. I would wager that if you asked folks to name any of the senators in his class, that Santorum would be one of the first names that come up. How many Senators make such a mark that the homosexual lobby go out of their way to attack him? Santorum, yes. Whom else?
“Heck, most Americans aren’t even sure who the guy is.” That was true of Cain until October. Everyone else, Santorum included, had good name recognition. Do I need to cite a stat?
“Rick is still young enough to serve a term as a state Governor, then come back to the presidential contest”
Same nonsense we were dealing with Cain. Newt has never been a governor. If we want a governor, than Perry, not Newt is our man. You seem to have a list of credentials, that Newt doesn’t fulfill, and yet, Newt is the best candidate here.
I agree with you that executive experience is nice to have, but I don’t regard it as particularly essential.
“he’d have a real shot, in my opinion.”
Eh, I’m really tired of nominating losers, but I guess the Newt folks will get their just desserts.
You try to prevent the party from making a big mistake, but what can you do when the party is bound and determined to make them.
If Newt wins in SC - then yes, I’ll back him, but I expect Obama to win and then we can look to 2016 to back a real conservative. :)
When we come back in a years time, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Agreed. But Newt isn’t a sitting Congressman.
He was the Speaker of the House, #2 in line to the Presidency. He ran the Congress. He was the leader of the party and the top conservative/Republican on the natl scene for a few years. He was the architect of the 94 victory and it was largely his own personal doing.
You can’t just compare him to some normal Congressman.
If Newt wins in SC - then yes, I’ll back him, but I expect Obama to win and then we can look to 2016 to back a real conservative.
Boy, have you got a case of sour grapes.
Hey, don't hurt yourself. If you honestly believe the conservative right is making a mistake by backing Newt for the nomination, by all means, go with your conscience, and vote write-in, or just concentrate on the down-ticket races.
Like you said, Newt doesn't need your vote.